Property has 2 Single-Family Homes on a single lot with a shared driveway and private fenced yards.
524 Short Street is the back / smaller of two single-family homes on a single large lot in Hillsborough - that we therefore refer to as the Hillsborough Duplex. But other than a shared driveway, these are two completely separate houses, with 524 being 2-Bedrooms / 1 Bath @ 840 SqFt. Located in the heart of Hillsborough, off Hwy 70 and very near to I85 / I40 for quick access to Mebane (14 min / 9.5 mi) and Burlington (26 min / 22 mi) to the West, and Durham to the East (20 min / 15 mi). Here's your chance to have the small town feel of Hillsborough (Orange County), but still able to be in Downtown Durham in only 20 minutes - giving you the best of both worlds!
This house has a fenced front yard with a private patio, and an enormous side/back yard to enjoy - with a storage shed for toys or other belongings. Each of the two bedrooms has a ceiling fan and there is LVP flooring throughout (no carpet).
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) Accepted
Tenant Responsible for Utilities (Electric, Water & Gas)
Pets allowed (small dog) with additional cleaning fee and/or pet rent
High-speed Internet, Cable/Satellite TV & Alarm available at tenant expense
Washer/Dryer (INCLUDED) hookups off kitchen
RENTAL CRITERIA:
NO SMOKING OR VAPING OF ANYTHING!
NO PRIOR EVICTIONS - (Considered after 5 years with increased security deposit)
NO RECENT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY - (Considered after 5 years with increased security deposit)
NO ACTIVE COLLECTIONS (excluding Medical & Student), LIENS or JUDGEMENTS - (Considered with increased security deposit)
EMPLOYEMENT, INCOME, REFERENCES, CREDIT & RENTAL HISTORY WILL ALL BE VERIFIED
POSITIVE CURRENT & PRIOR LANDLORD REFERENCE(S) REQUIRED
NO MINIMUM CREDIT SCORE - (Application, Background, Credit and Score determine Security Deposit @ 1x, 1.5x or 2x Rent)
STANDARD SECURITY DEPOSIT 1. INCOME OF 3x RENT REQUIRED (or Equivalent Co-Signer / Voucher)
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS ACCEPTED
ALL LEASE PROVISIONS ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED!
House for rent
$1,600/moFees may apply
524 W Short St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
2beds
840sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Learn more|
Single family residence
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Central, heat pump
What's special
Shared drivewayPrivate patioFenced front yardLvp flooring throughout
- 68 days |
- -- |
- -- |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Travel times

Let’s turn your rent into credit progress
Build credit history with every on-time payment and get credit for the payment you’re already making.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, dryer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Hillsborough
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $1,600+6.7%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,500+7.1%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,400-12.5%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,600$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
Neighborhood: 27278
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Hillsborough ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Orange Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Orange HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi







